What's new in June 2025? Pilgrims Progress, Folio, Black Stallion, Anne and much more!....
June just may one of our best months yest for finding unique and fun editions. From Pilgrims Progress, folio edition, to a collectors edition of Anne of Green Gables. Black Beauty, and much more you won't want to miss what we have to offer.
1. Pilgrim's Progress
A landmark of English literature, The Pilgrim’s Progress is presented here in a beautifully crafted Folio Society edition that reflects the enduring significance of John Bunyan’s spiritual allegory. First published in 1678 and 1684, this edition preserves the original text with minor emendations, retaining its historical authenticity in both spelling and punctuation.
2. The Audubon Society Master Guide to Birding (3 Volume Set)
A landmark reference for serious birders, this three-volume set from the National Audubon Society offers an in-depth and richly illustrated guide to the birds of North America. Designed as an advanced field handbook, it covers 835 species and includes 1245 full-colour photographs, 193 paintings, 422 drawings, and 650 range maps, all arranged by the American Ornithologists' Union taxonomy of the time.
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Volume I: Loons to Sandpipers
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Volume II: Gulls to Dippers
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Volume III: Old World Warblers to Sparrows
Each volume combines authoritative text with detailed field marks, multiple photographic angles per species, and extensive behavioral notes. While originally intended for field use, these substantial volumes now serve best as desk references, valued for their depth and historical significance.
Though the range maps and photographic quality reflect 1983 standards, the content remains a valuable resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike. A must-have for any birding library, this set enhances both identification skills and overall appreciation for North American birdlife.
3. The Folio Book of Comic Short Stories (2005)
This beautifully produced 2005 Folio Society edition brings together 22 clever and entertaining short stories by literary greats including Charles Dickens, Dorothy Parker, Kingsley Amis, and Anthony Trollope. Each story was carefully selected and introduced by David Hughes for its wit, charm, and timeless appeal.
Every story is accompanied by a full-page colour illustration by renowned artist Paul Cox, with additional tailpiece drawings throughout. The book is quarter-bound in dark red cloth with gilt spine titling and yellow paper sides decorated in orange and gold. It comes housed in a matching red slipcase for a refined, collectible finish.
A must-have for Folio collectors and fans of classic humorous fiction.
4. The Man From The Creeks-Robert Kroetsch
Set against the raw backdrop of the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, The Man from the Creeks by Robert Kroetsch delivers a gripping tale of survival, ambition, and myth-making. When the largest concentration of gold ever found in North America draws thousands north, three desperate adventurers set out to stake their claim.
Their journey from the Yukon River to Skagway is filled with danger: avalanches, starvation, treachery, and the brutal elements of the frontier. As they make their way through the Chilcoot Pass and up the Golden Stairs, they cross paths with whiskey smugglers, gamblers, and dreamers, all seeking fortune in the chaos of the last great gold rush.
Kroetsch brings history to life through vivid storytelling and a colourful cast of characters, offering a rare glimpse into the grandeur and savagery of the era. Blending fact with fiction, The Man from the Creeks is a modern frontier classic that explores the spirit and cost of chasing dreams in the North.
5. Anne of Green Gables, 100th Anniversary Edition
Since its publication in 1908, Anne of Green Gables has become one of the most-read and best-loved stories in the world.
Translated into more than twenty languages and with at least fifty million copies sold worldwide, L. M. Montgomery’s classic novel has made her talkative and impulsive heroine Anne Shirley not only a Canadian icon but an international treasure as well. As inspiring today as it was a hundred years ago, Anne of Green Gables remains a testament to the powers of hope, friendship, and imagination.
This special gift edition, authorized by the heirs of L. M. Montgomery to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the first publication of the novel, features a note from two of Montgomery’s grandchildren, Kate Macdonald Butler and David Macdonald.
6.Walter Farley's Black Stallion Books (4-volume boxed set)
Saddle up for timeless adventure with this 1977 vintage paperback box set of The Black Stallion series by Walter Farley.
This collectible set features four unforgettable tales that have captured the hearts of horse lovers for generations. Read about the legendary Black Stallion and his devoted rider, Alec Ramsay, through daring escapes, gripping mysteries, and high-stakes races.
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The Black Stallion
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The Black Stallion Returns
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The Black Stallion Mystery
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The Black Stallion and Satan
Whether you're revisiting a childhood favourite or introducing a young reader to the thrill of classic horse fiction, this vintage set delivers page-turning excitement and nostalgic charm. A perfect gift for collectors, equestrians, or fans of animal stories.
7.Our Alberta Heritage-3 book set
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People: This volume covers historical figures and communities that shaped the province.
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Places: It discusses significant locations within Alberta, highlighting geographical and cultural landmarks.
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Progress: This volume chronicles the developmental milestones and achievements in Alberta's history.
8.The Boy From Block 66: A WW2 Jewish Holocaust Survival True Story
He has endured more than any child ever should, but now he must survive Block 66.
January, 1945 . 14-year-old Moshe Kessler steps off the train at Buchenwald concentration camp. Having endured the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, lost touch with his entire family, and survived the death march in the freezing European winter, he has seen more than his share of tragedy.
Moshe knows only one thing about Buchenwald. Everyone knows it.
If you want to survive, you have to get to Block 66.
The Germans are cruel and determined – but they are not prepared for Buchenwald’s secret resistance, which rises up with one mission only: to protect the camp’s children from harm.
This is the incredible true story of Moshe Kessler and Block 66 – the children’s block that was at the forefront of one of the most shocking and inspiring stories of Holocaust survival.
9. A King in Love & Riding to the Moon by Barbara Cartland
This special two-in-one volume includes two romantic novels by bestselling author Barbara Cartland.
In A King in Love, King Maximilian is searching for a queen. Zita, a red-haired princess hidden away to avoid outshining her sister, disguises herself as a servant to meet the king. He falls for her without knowing her true identity.
In Riding to the Moon, Indira Rowlandson agrees to pose as a noblewoman to help expose a deceitful aristocrat. Orphaned and on the run, she sees the plan as her only way forward but ends up facing much more than she expected.
An author’s note at the front highlights historical examples of royal marriages between nobles and commoners, tying in with the themes of both stories.
This hardcover Book Club Edition is a great addition for readers who enjoy clean historical romance with strong characters and classic storytelling.
10. The Way You Wear Your Hat: Frank Sinatra and the Lost Art of Livin'
The Way You Wear Your Hat: Frank Sinatra and the Lost Art of Livin’ is a bold, intimate portrait of Frank Sinatra—his charm, his swagger, and his unshakable sense of style.
Written by Bill Zehme, this unique biography isn't just about what Sinatra did—it’s about how he did it. Based on rare interviews with Sinatra’s inner circle (including Tony Bennett, Angie Dickinson, Don Rickles, and his daughters Nancy and Tina), this book captures the spirit of a man who played life by his own rules.
Inside, you’ll find stories of Sinatra's legendary friendships, his signature style, his deep loyalty, and his love for life—told through the lens of late-night laughs, lost romances, and the wisdom of a man who never did anything halfway.
Packed with vintage photographs—some never before published—this is part style guide, part tribute, and all Sinatra.
June is one of our favorite times of the year. Birds are hatching, grass is mowing and spring is finally growing some legs and ushering in the summer time heat. There really is nothing like reading a good book out on the deck while the birds argue with each other. Check out our complete collection of new items in June here:
Cheers, Jen & Ryan
